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Lawrence Rout
Senior Editor at The Wall Street Journal
Larry Rout is a Senior Editor at The Wall Street Journal, currently overseeing the obituaries section and special projects. His career at the Journal began in the Chicago bureau, where he covered banking and law, and he was instrumental in launching the paper's first real estate column. Rout also opened the Mexico City bureau and has worked as a reporter and editor in New York City.23
In July 2023, Rout's role was expanded to include responsibilities as the obituaries editor, where he aims to enhance the storytelling quality of the section by leveraging the expertise of the Journal's staff.2 Throughout his tenure, he has held various editing positions and is recognized for his contributions to high-profile articles, including a notable exposé on performance reviews that garnered significant attention.34
Rout is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area and maintains a professional presence on LinkedIn, where he has over 320 connections.1
